Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Earthbound
September 28, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Alan Brennan Cast: Rafe Spall, Jenn Murray, Stephen Hogan, David Morrissey Watch Earthbound online in the UK: Rakuten TV
Last year, Safety Not Guaranteed landed at Sundance London. A film about a man who believed he could time travel, … Read More
VOD film review: Mister John
September 27, 2013 | Chris Blohm
Aidan Gillen is excellent in this hypnotic, seductive trip into the psyche of a broken man.Read More
VOD film review: Byzantium
September 24, 2013 | Andrew Jones
A slow-burning drama rather than a vampire thriller – which gives it even more bite.Read More
Netflix UK / VOD film review: Everybody Has a Plan
September 24, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Ana Piterbarg Cast: Viggo Mortensen Certificate: 15 Watch online: Netflix UK, blinkbox, iTunes, Film 4oD, Virgin Movies on Demand
You may disagree with the title of Ana Piterbarg’s film after watching it. It doesn’t so much have a plan … Read More
VOD film review: Populaire
September 24, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Régis Roinsard Cast: Romain Duris, Déborah François Certificate: 12 Watch Populaire online in the UK: BBC iPlayer / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Populaire is without a doubt the best speed-typing … Read More
VOD film review: Real Steel
September 21, 2013 | David Farnor
There’s surprising heart and heft in this tale of fathers, sons and giant robots hitting each other.Read More
VOD film review: The Rise (Wasteland)
September 21, 2013 | Chris Bryant
A strong cast and dark, pressure-cooker writing make this British thriller an interesting ride.Read More
VOD film review: Arthur
September 20, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Jason Winer Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner Certificate: 12 Watch Arthur online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
When Arthur first came out, it was … Read More
VOD film review: Cowboys & Aliens
September 20, 2013 | David Farnor
The over-serious tone makes Cowboys & Aliens is a serious disappointment.Read More
VOD film review: The Princess and the Frog
September 19, 2013 | Philip W Bayles
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey Certificate: PG Watch The Princess and the Frog online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
In the … Read More
